What do readings and research from leaders in the field of assistive technology have to say? What are the important evidence-based practices and ideas related to planning, implementing, and evaluating AT that can help you help all students succeed? The MATN Online website provides information about
Research studies on AT
Best practices for integrating AT in the classroom
Innovations in hardware and software that can help improve student performance and independence
Case studies of AT
Readings and research are reviewed in relation to the topics of AT Basics, Consider AT, Choose and Trial AT, Implement AT, Monitor Progress, and Case Studies. http://olms.cte.jhu.edu/olms/output/page.php?id=9519
Another interesting reading from Edyburn:
Edyburn, D. (2002). Remediation vs. compensation: A critical decision point in assistive technology consideration. Retrieved 4/6/06, from http://www.connsensebulletin.com/edyburnv4n3.html
The Journal of Technology, Learning and Assessment (JTLA)
Peer-reviewed, scholarly on-line journal addressing the intersection of computer-based technology, learning, and assessment. http://escholarship.bc.edu/jtla/
Colleen Renie has put together a great list of resources under the following headings. This resource includes web links to relevant research on each topic.
Models of Evidence-based Decision Making Tools
Training Tools
Writing
Computer Access and typing
Speech –to-Text
Computer with word processing software
Software for organizing and writing
Reading, Studying
Electronic Books/e-text
Portable Ereaders
Other Literacy Support
Video Modeling Software
Curriculum Software
Math
Calculators
Productivity / Homework Support
Vocation/Transition
Other classroom supports
Assistive Technology Assessment, planning and implementation
June 2008
Greg O'Connor's wikispace page - Keeping Up To Date With Assistive Technology Research
Dave Edyburn’s year in review series: What Have We Learned Lately? ([[http://www.uwm.edu/%7Eedyburn/what.html|http://www.uwm.edu/~edyburn/what.html).]]
MATN Online Readings and Research Overview
What do readings and research from leaders in the field of assistive technology have to say? What are the important evidence-based practices and ideas related to planning, implementing, and evaluating AT that can help you help all students succeed? The MATN Online website provides information about- Research studies on AT
- Best practices for integrating AT in the classroom
- Innovations in hardware and software that can help improve student performance and independence
- Case studies of AT
Readings and research are reviewed in relation to the topics of AT Basics, Consider AT, Choose and Trial AT, Implement AT, Monitor Progress, and Case Studies. http://olms.cte.jhu.edu/olms/output/page.php?id=9519Another interesting reading from Edyburn:
Edyburn, D. (2002). Remediation vs. compensation: A critical decision point in assistive technology consideration. Retrieved 4/6/06, from http://www.connsensebulletin.com/edyburnv4n3.html
The Journal of Technology, Learning and Assessment (JTLA)
Peer-reviewed, scholarly on-line journal addressing the intersection of computer-based technology, learning, and assessment.
http://escholarship.bc.edu/jtla/
Using AT: Is it working
In an article dated 2005 Bausch and Hasselbring present new research on the status of assistive technology in American schools and implications for the future.
http://www.ciconline.org/c/document_library/get_file?folderId=30&name=T-Win05-IsATWorking.pdf
July 2008
Exploring assistive technology software and web sites for promoting independence in school and helping students meet their educational goals
Colleen Renie has put together a great list of resources under the following headings. This resource includes web links to relevant research on each topic.